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 Nov 27, 2008 - 12:21 AM
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Well I didn't want to start this thread yet since I am still sourcing parts but I really need help getting parts since I am not sure what to buy. I have a 7afe now but i believe it has a rod knock and was told by a mechanic that to change the piston and rods the whole block has to be machined and will cost too much money, even though its only 350 dollars on parts or so for OEM pistons rods and rings he recommended me finding a new engine which I cannot find for less than 750 including shipping.
but if I buy piston and rods why wont they just drop right in? I also have a 4age blue top head in my house that I got for the build before I found out my engine might be blown but if I have to buy a new engine its going to cost way to much to even begin the 7age conversion. My engine has a constant "knocking sound" coming from the cylinder head at around 1500 rpm it goes away at high rpm, It has 155k, abused but still runs strong. But during all this time looking for a motor (and saw a 7age with 115hp) personally started thinking that going with just the 7afte idea might more cost effective and since the 7a gets to peak torque so quick it should be more fun to drive( thoughts please), but anyway anybody with any experience on building a motor does it really have to be completely machined. thanks This post has been edited by Cevax: Jan 6, 2009 - 3:38 PM -------------------- I am addicted to Turbos
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Dec 23, 2008 - 11:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 11, '08 From boston Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Got the car back from shop today after I broke the body kit, but about a few miles down the road the check engine light came on and engine vibrates at idle and low rpm. Rpm also drops like it is going to shut off, smokes badly at startup I checked the plugs and they are clean. Didnt pull out the plugs and distributer because it is too cold but it sounds like its a bad rotor or a dirty sensor. My new motor is getting all the seals, timing, waterpump replaced.
Hopefully the old workhorse will hold up until the new motor is ready. (pictures coming soon) Engine died, that noise I mentioned before now happens across the entire RPM range, louder and faster. Motor is not shutting off but doesn't have any power This post has been edited by Cevax: Dec 28, 2008 - 7:31 PM -------------------- I am addicted to Turbos
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Cevax 7afe Turbo Nov 27, 2008 - 12:21 AM
enderswift im confused, your mechanic says its rod knock but ... Nov 27, 2008 - 3:57 AM
Cevax QUOTE (enderswift @ Nov 27, 2008 - 4... Nov 27, 2008 - 10:01 AM trd94 if i were you , i would rebuild my motor if you wa... Nov 27, 2008 - 3:19 PM Cevax QUOTE (trd94 @ Nov 27, 2008 - 3:19 P... Nov 27, 2008 - 11:06 PM hurley97 I didn't really read everything I just skimmed... Nov 27, 2008 - 4:03 PM Cevax Well I took the time today to take a closer look a... Nov 27, 2008 - 6:40 PM trd94 sorry the 7a head is spoken for ,but if something ... Nov 28, 2008 - 8:31 AM Cevax My mechanic has a 1zzfe engine for only $400,... Nov 29, 2008 - 6:51 AM trd94 QUOTE (Cevax @ Nov 29, 2008 - 6:51 A... Nov 29, 2008 - 8:50 AM Cevax So I took the car to the shop today to have the me... Dec 2, 2008 - 9:12 PM Cevax Well I got a motor, hopefully it comes in soon , I... Dec 4, 2008 - 8:04 PM Cevax what do I do when the motor has no harness or ecu?... Dec 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM presure2 QUOTE (Cevax @ Dec 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM... Dec 7, 2008 - 9:22 AM Cevax QUOTE (presure2 @ Dec 7, 2008 - 10:2... Dec 7, 2008 - 7:31 PM trd94 QUOTE (presure2 @ Dec 7, 2008 - 10:2... Dec 8, 2008 - 9:52 PM Cevax [/quote]
wow! a little harsh dont you think? i... Dec 10, 2008 - 12:00 AM trd94 2.5 ,will be the best for a street car. i would no... Dec 11, 2008 - 6:21 AM Cevax QUOTE (trd94 @ Dec 11, 2008 - 6:21 A... Dec 14, 2008 - 9:35 AM trd94 i dont know, just remember you get what you pay fo... Dec 14, 2008 - 11:17 AM 95st-celica 2.5" IC piping is more than sufficient....you... Dec 14, 2008 - 3:54 PM Cevax These are the parts that are coming soon or that I... Dec 18, 2008 - 10:52 AM JoKeRkId613 i thought mannys post was hilarious. wasnt expe... Dec 18, 2008 - 4:49 PM Cevax QUOTE (JoKeRkId613 @ Dec 18, 2008 - 5... Dec 18, 2008 - 8:08 PM CelicaST_CALI QUOTE (Cevax @ Dec 18, 2008 - 5:08 P... Dec 18, 2008 - 8:59 PM Cevax got these from etak, everything looks good. My ca... Dec 29, 2008 - 8:02 PM Cevax I went to the mechanic today to check progress, an... Jan 2, 2009 - 10:21 AM Cevax The motor is done, will post pic tomorrow. It is ... Jan 6, 2009 - 12:19 AM Cevax QUOTE (Cevax @ Jan 6, 2009 - 1:19 AM... Jan 6, 2009 - 3:28 PM Cevax on the fuel management what do you all think of th... Jan 6, 2009 - 7:58 PM Etak28 QUOTE (Cevax @ Dec 29, 2008 - 9:02 P... Jan 6, 2009 - 8:34 PM Cevax lol thanks for all the parts, you going to hear fr... Jan 6, 2009 - 8:37 PM Cevax RE: 7afe Turbo Jan 8, 2009 - 10:08 AM 95st-celica big ass FM for the win...looks good so far man...k... Jan 8, 2009 - 5:24 PM Cevax QUOTE (95st-celica @ Jan 8, 2009 - ... Jan 8, 2009 - 10:52 PM Etak28 wow that looks real nice man Jan 8, 2009 - 5:37 PM Cevax you all know what happend Jan 25, 2009 - 1:16 AM boosted95 QUOTE (Cevax @ Jan 25, 2009 - 7:16 A... Jan 25, 2009 - 1:31 AM CelicaST_CALI QUOTE (boosted95 @ Jan 24, 2009 - 10... Jan 25, 2009 - 2:22 AM NGHTKD KA-BANG? Jan 25, 2009 - 2:52 AM Cevax QUOTE (NGHTKD @ Jan 25, 2009 - 3:52 ... Jan 25, 2009 - 9:23 AM Cevax QUOTE (Cevax @ Jan 25, 2009 - 10:23 ... Jan 31, 2009 - 9:55 AM normality78 cevax, pm me for the stuff you wanna sell be it co... Feb 20, 2009 - 9:18 AM d0w0rkS0n what are the dimensions of the Intercooler? migh... Feb 20, 2009 - 1:28 PM Etak28 QUOTE (d0w0rkS0n @ Feb 20, 2009 - 2... Feb 20, 2009 - 8:16 PM d0w0rkS0n sweet... thanks! Mar 16, 2009 - 3:16 PM |
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